Zoning

The Zoning Office is charged with the administration and enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Richmond and consists of the following duties:

• To interpret and enforce the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance in the manner and form and with the powers provided in the laws of the State, the Charter and Ordinances of the Town.
• Review and refer all variances, special use permits and appeals to the Zoning Board of Review. Grant or deny applications for modifications.
• To provide guidance and clarification and issue zoning certificate(s) to requesting parties.
• To receive and investigate violations that are alleged to have occurred and to notify in writing the person responsible for such violation, indicating the nature of the violation and order the action necessary to correct it.
• Perform such other duties and exercise such other powers as are authorized by the Ordinance.

Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review grants relief from the terms of the Zoning Ordinance, in the form of special use permits and variances (including use variances and dimensional variances). The Zoning Board of Review also hears appeals of violation notices and other determinations by the zoning enforcement officer. Learn more about the Zoning Board of Review.

Application to Zoning Board of Review

Public Registry

If you would like to be placed on the public registry list to be notified of any changes in the local subdivision regulations or zoning ordinances, please contact the Building and Zoning Clerk.

Community Resources

Zoning Ordinance
Richmond GIS
Richmond Zoning Maps

Zoning Forms 

Zoning Determination Application
Zoning Certificate Application
Zoning Complaint Form